HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 75-13 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
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EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that
WHEREAS, in the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 12, 1975
a home fire ~ras detected at 4420 Monroe Street N.E. with said fire
extensively involving the building before it was seen, and
WHEREAS, due to the prompt and efficient action of all members of the
Department, the flames were quickly controlled sufficiently to allow access
to the home by the Firemen, and
WHEREAS, by breaking through a wall it was possible to gain entry to
the sleeping room in the house and discover the unconscious forms
of Mr. and Mrs. Erickson, who the Firefighters promptly carried from the
home and transported to the emergency ward at Unity Hospital, giving
them necessary first aid enroute, and
WHEREAS, because of the quick efficient work of the Department members,
both Mr. and Mrs. Erickson have now recovered fully from this tragic fire
which destroyed their home,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does
hereby take this means of expressing their appreciation to the men of
our fire department whose constant vigil on behalf of our citizens was,
by this event, again shown to be a service of which our community can
indeed be proud.
Passed this lOth day of March, 1975.
Offered by: Logacz
Seconded by: Norberg
Roll Call: Alt Ayes
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
Sec reta/ry .